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One of the highest money laundry and diversion of funds case by a Federal Government appointee has been uncovered by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, (EFCC) as its operatives have arrested the Accountant General of the federation.
Ahmed Idris, who was arrested on Monday, May 16, 2022 was in connection with diversion of funds and money laundering activities to the tune of N80 billion.
The Commission’s verified intelligence showed that the AGF raked off the funds through bogus consultancies and other illegal activities using proxies, family members and close associates.
Confirming the arrest in a statement, the Head, Media & Publicity, Wilson Uwujaren said the funds were laundered through real estate investments in Kano and Abuja.
It was learnt that Mr. Idris was arrested after failing to honour invitations by the EFCC to respond to issues connected to the fraudulent acts.
